The hind wings are unlike those of any other group of insects: they are semicircular and membranous, with radially arranged veins. They fold fan-like beneath the front pair when the insects are at rest. Earwigs are harmless to humans: they carry no known pathogens of humans, and their ...
These insects are harmless to humans, they don’t spread diseases, and they’re not even as destructive as other insects such as Japanese beetles. Still, an infestation of them can wreak havoc on the pantry or the garden. Even if they weren’t household or garden pests, their appearance...
The female’s pair is straighter than the male’s, but for both sexes, they look dangerous, and you should take that as a warning! If an earwig is handled carelessly, it might pinch you (it’s painful but not severe). Otherwise, these insects are harmless to humans. (There are other...
Contrary to popular belief, earwigs aren't really known to crawl into the ears of sleeping humans and animals and they're not known to attack, although they might nip if you get too close. In other words, they're mostly ...
Earwigs, or pincher bugs, can be a nuisance but it is possible to get rid of them. These bugs are relatively harmless, but they will feast on plant leaves and decaying wood, causing damage. Earwigs thrive in damp conditions, either in your...
These insects are harmless to humans, they don’t spread diseases, and they’re not even as destructive as other insects such as Japanese beetles. Still, an infestation of them can wreak havoc on the pantry or the garden. Even if they weren’t household or garden pests, their appearance ...